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06 February 2023, Syria, Harem: Rescue workers and civilians conduct search and rescue operations in the rubble of a collapsed building following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria. Photo: Anas Alkharboutli/dpa (Anas Alkharboutli/picture alliance via Getty Images)
DEATH TOLL

Earthquake kills more than 4 300 in Turkey, Syria

Over 5 600 buildings were destroyed in several cities, including many apartment blocks where residents were sleeping when the quake struck

  • Bulent Kilic
  • Kadir Demir
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